Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) — Queen’s University
SpaceCat Fit Notes
- CASPer: Not required. No non-academic offset available. details
- GPA window: All undergraduate courses (cumulative) — minimum 75% (B). NOT resettable. details
- Experiential: Supplementary Application required (details not published). May allow some non-academic differentiation. details
- Out-of-province: No restrictions. Ontario resident — no issue. details
- Overall assessment: Reach — CASPer is not used (eliminating SpaceCat’s strongest non-academic asset). The GPA is cumulative across all undergraduate courses, with no published window. Competitive average is high 80s. No meaningful way to offset a weak cumulative GPA. The Supplementary Application is a minor positive but its weight is unknown.
Quick Facts
- Institution: Queen’s University, School of Nursing
- Program name: Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) — Four-Year Track
- Degree granted: BNSc
- City, Province: Kingston, Ontario
- Program type: Standard 4-year
- Duration: 4 years
- Delivery format: In-person
- Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only
- Language of instruction: English
- Start date(s): September
- Intake frequency: Annual
- Application deadline(s): OUAC deadline (typically January for 101; varies for 105). Supplementary Application priority deadline: May 15, 2026.
- Application system: OUAC 101 (Ontario high school) or OUAC 105 (all others)
- Application code: QN
- Program URL: https://nursing.queensu.ca/undergraduate/bachelor-nursing-science-bnsc
- Accredited: Yes — CASN
Note: Queen’s also offers a 2-year Accelerated Standing Track (AST) for applicants with 60+ units of university credit. The AST is a separate application with different requirements (covered in accelerated-nursing/programs/queens-university.md). This file covers the 4-year BNSc only.
Admission Requirements
GPA
- Minimum GPA: Not explicitly stated as a number for the 4-year track for university applicants. For the AST, the minimum is 2.7 GPA. The academic calendar states:
- Competitive GPA (if known): High 80s per OUInfo grade range.
- GPA calculated on: For university applicants applying to the 4-year track:
The academic calendar does not specify a GPA window for university applicants to the 4-year track. The requirement focuses on having prerequisite courses (biology, chemistry, English, math) at either high school or university level. It is not clear whether the full cumulative GPA or a subset is used for ranking.
For the AST (2-year track), the minimum is explicitly 2.7 GPA with 60+ units. The 4-year track for university applicants does not publish equivalent detail.
- Number of credits in GPA window: Not specified for 4-year track university applicants. Likely cumulative or holistic.
- GPA scale used: Queen’s uses a 4.3 GPA scale. Percentage equivalents vary.
- Do post-degree upgrading courses count? Not stated. For the 4-year track, the primary pathway for university applicants is transfer with credit — the GPA evaluation method for ranking is not published.
- “Entire record” caveat? Unclear — the evaluation method for university 105 applicants to the 4-year track is not well documented.
Prerequisites
For university applicants to the 4-year BNSc:
| Course | Required / Recommended | Min Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell Biology | Required | Not specified | High school or university level |
| Introductory Chemistry | Required | Not specified | High school or university level |
| English | Required | 75% (HS) or 60% (university) | Must be English Literature, not Language |
| Mathematics | Required | Not specified | High school or university level |
Prior Degree Requirement
- Minimum credits / degree required: No specific minimum stated for the 4-year track (unlike the AST which requires 60+ units).
- Completed degree required? No.
- Degree field restrictions: None stated.
CASPer
Not required. Queen’s BNSc does not use CASPer for admission. This is confirmed by the absence of any CASPer mention in the academic calendar admission requirements and multiple third-party sources.
This is a significant disadvantage for SpaceCat, as CASPer is her strongest non-academic asset.
Supplementary Requirements
- Supplementary Application: Required for Nursing applicants. Priority deadline May 15, 2026. Content and weight not specified on the pages reviewed.
- Interview: Not mentioned.
- Resume / CV: Not mentioned.
- References: Not mentioned.
How Applications Are Evaluated
- Admission model: Competitive, primarily academic. Supplementary Application also required but weight unknown.
- Published formula: None published.
- GPA cutoff before other components? Not stated.
Advanced Standing / Transfer Credit
For university applicants choosing the 4-year track:
SpaceCat’s BA courses could reduce elective load but the program remains 4 years. The designated pathway for BA holders is the AST (2-year), not the 4-year track.
Mature Student Pathway
Not explicitly listed in the academic calendar for nursing. The categories listed are: Ontario Secondary Schools, Other Canadian Provinces, United States, Other Educational Systems, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, University Students, Indigenous Students Pathway, First Generation Pathway, and Equity Admission. No dedicated “mature student” category for nursing.
Out-of-Province Considerations
- Residency restrictions or quotas: None stated.
- Out-of-province tuition differential: Standard Ontario domestic vs. out-of-province. SpaceCat is Ontario resident.
Source: Program admissions page
Cost
- Tuition (total program, approximate): ~$7,000-$8,000/year for Ontario residents (4 years = ~$28,000-$32,000 total)
Competitiveness
- Cohort size: Not published on pages reviewed.
- Competitive grade range: High 80s (per OUInfo).
Information Not Found
- How GPA is calculated/weighted for 105 applicants to the 4-year track (this is the critical gap)
- Whether university applicants are ranked on cumulative GPA, most-recent courses, or some other metric
- Content and weight of the Supplementary Application
- Whether post-degree courses count
- Exact cohort size
- Competitive GPA cutoff for university applicants specifically
- Contact: bnsc.programs@queensu.ca